Main characteristics
- Location
- Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Company
- Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Category
- Legal
Job summary
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Part time Family Solicitor/Legal Executive on behalf of a well-established, specialist Law firm in Doncaster.The successful candidate will be an ambitious and focused Family Solicitor/ Legal Executive, ideally, with at least 3 years PQE. If you have a high level of professionalism and commitment to family law, then we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
* To manage own case load and progress client files.
* Prepare legal documentation and letters.
* Monitor performance to ensure a high professional standard of work is achieved.
* Communicate any procedural changes to those affected.
* Update clients on case progress with their case.
* Communicate with other professionals such as courts, experts, and agencies.
* Prepare bundles of documents for court hearings.
* Dealing with client queries both in person and remotely where necessary and accurately record instructions.
* Attend court hearings.
* Obtain searches and other information as required for effective conduct of client matters.
* Participate in all relevant marketing activities as requested.
* Participate in preparation and presentation of information at team meetings and other meetings, as required.
* Achieve billable hour requirements.
* Achieve CPD as required.
* Ensure any issues are reported immediately to the Family Department Manager or Senior Solicitor.
Requirements:
* Qualified Family Solicitor / Legal Executive (3+ PQE).
* Have experience in private children, divorce, and finance cases.
* Be able to undertake own Advocacy (as far as possible).
* Good basic and technical knowledge of Family and Civil Law and Procedure.
* Decision and problem-solving skills.
* Leadership skills
* Keyboard and PC skills to include word and excel.
* Decision making and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Company benefits:
* Company Pension
* Westfield Health Level 3
* Additional holiday entitlement for service days
* Additional holiday entitlement for birthday
* Death in Service Cover
For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest and the North East, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment
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